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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.13, 394.86 and 169.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.13, 394.86 and 169.69 is: 234.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.13 : 394.86 = 169.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.13/394.86 = 169.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.13x = 394.86 × 169.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.13x = 67,003.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,003.79/286.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.17

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